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Build your network strategically

Build your network strategically

Imagine if opportunities like job offers, promotions, funding, or press features came to you on a daily basis and you didn't have to actively chase those same or similar opportunities. That's the effect of building your network strategically. Throughout my undergraduate career, I've made it a point to explore as many things as possible. I've had the opportunity to work at a Fortune 100 company, three startups, four venture capital funds, and an international nonprofit. I managed to do all of this while in school, and I got 90% of these opportunities through building a strong and meaningful network. This probably isn't the first time you've heard this sentiment. And network, network, network has been the evergreen mantra of the job market and professional world. However, this thing is kind of vague and few people talk about the actual execution of networking. So I'm going to share with you two tactics to build your network in a thoughtful, strategic way. The first of which is the…

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